Headline:
Dense Smoke Advisory issued July 19 at 2:54AM CDT until July 20 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Event:
Dense Smoke Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 19, 2026 - 12:54am
Expires:
July 19, 2026 - 9:00am
Description:
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, waves of 4 to 6 feet. For
the Dense Smoke Advisory, dense smoke will reduce visibility
to 1 nautical mile.
* WHERE...Port Washington WI to Winthrop Harbor IL.
* WHEN...For the Dense Smoke Advisory, until 7 AM CDT Monday.
For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 AM CDT this morning.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Low
visibility will make navigation difficult.
Instruction:
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog
signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use
your radar and compass.
Area Description:
Port Washington to North Point Light WI; North Point Light to Wind Point WI; Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Sender: